What moves you?

In this country, families move, on average, every 5-7 years.  This is a change from times past when families stayed in the same home 30 or more years.  Even for those who do, their day to move comes at some point too!  Lets us explore the top reasons people move. 

1. Home is too small.  Many people have families that grow beyond their "starter home"
2. Upgrade.  If it's not family growth, it's financial growth that compels a family to move to a "bigger and better" home. 
3. Purchase error.  Some owners believe they made the wrong decision when initially buying a home.  They felt as if they could life without something but later decided that just wasn't true.
4. Job transfer.  Whether it is to the other side of the state or the other side of the world, relocation can be a necessity to maintain a job or get a better one.
5. Personal relationships.  New marriages or ending marriages is a reason why people have a need to move.
6. Neighborhood changes.  Especially for those who like to remain long term, the neighborhood around them may change economically, socially or physically prompting a move.
7. Empty nest.  Once children are gone from the house, the owners may desire a smaller space.
8. Family.  As we age, there is often a desire to be closer to relatives.  Alternately, if there is a fractured family, some members may move to put distance between them and retain the harmony.
9. Retirement.  Active Adult communities have amenities designed for people over 55 and can be very attractive living enviroments.
10. Health Problems.  Physical ailments that limit mobility can encourage a move from a two story home to a one story home.
11. Deferred maintenance.  Instead of replacing a roof on the decline or a furnace system, some people may opt to simply buy a new house and leave the maintenance to someone else.
12. Home improvement enthusiasts.  Some people enjoy the challenge of rehabbing homes and once they have achieved their goal in one home, it is time to move on to the next.
13. Cash in equity.  Some home owners would rather have the cash their home is worth in their pockets.
14. Lifestyle change.  Travel, less responsibility and the pursuit of personal interests is more appealing than home ownership to some.

What prompted you to sell your last home?  What will prompt you to sell your current home?  Remember, if you have plans to sell your current home or are looking to buy, give me a call for a cost free no obligation consultation!